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Bitcoin News Update: Bitcoin's Divergence from Gold Challenges 'Digital Gold' Narrative as ETFs Propel Institutional Embrace
Bitget-RWA2025/10/25 21:22
By: Bitget-RWA
- Bitcoin surged 62% in 2025, outperforming gold, Tesla, and tech stocks as top global asset. - October's near-zero correlation with gold (0.1) shattered "digital gold" narrative, highlighting structural market timing differences. - $3B Bitcoin-to-ETF conversions via BlackRock's IBIT ($88B AUM) accelerated institutional adoption through SEC-approved in-kind redemptions. - Rumble-Tether Bitcoin tipping integration ($775M investment) expands crypto's utility beyond stores of value into content monetization.
Bitcoin’s explosive growth in 2025 has made it the world’s best-performing asset, climbing 62% since the start of the year and surpassing gold, Tesla, and leading tech equities. This impressive rally has reignited discussions about Bitcoin’s function as a macro hedge, especially after its almost nonexistent correlation with gold in October challenged the “digital gold” comparison.
The gap between
Bitcoin
and gold became especially clear in October, as gold gained 10% while Bitcoin dropped 6% during the same timeframe. Experts pointed out that the timing of these price changes—Bitcoin bottoming out in mid-October before gold's decline
— revealed fundamental differences in how each asset reacts to market conditions. “Gold responds to macroeconomic cycles, such as central bank policies and liquidity changes, whereas Bitcoin’s movements are shaped by leverage and on-chain activity,” according to a CryptoRank analysis
. The correlation for the month was a mere 0.1, highlighting their differing timelines. At the same time, institutional interest in Bitcoin surged, as
Coinotag reported
, with large holders moving billions into spot ETFs such as BlackRock’s IBIT
. More than $3 billion worth of Bitcoin was transferred into ETFs, taking advantage of SEC-approved in-kind redemption rules for tax efficiency. BlackRock’s IBIT now oversees $88 billion in assets, making it the fastest-growing ETF ever and reflecting a trend toward regulated crypto investments among institutions. Market activity also included
ETF outflows
of nearly -2,000 BTC in late October, a brief period of caution as investors took profits. Still, historical data from Glassnode indicates such outflows often come before rebounds, with Bitcoin holding above $110,000 despite the dip. Meanwhile, retail traders suffered losses as altcoin speculation faltered, erasing $800 billion from riskier bets. On the innovation side, Bitcoin’s use cases continued to grow. Rumble, a video-sharing service, teamed up with
Tether
to introduce a Bitcoin tipping
feature for its 51 million users, allowing creators to receive instant payments directly. This initiative, backed by a $775 million investment from Tether, is designed to strengthen Bitcoin’s role in decentralized finance and global content monetization. Forecasts for Bitcoin’s price remain divided. While
Tom Lee and Michael Saylor
predict Bitcoin could reach $1.6–$2 million if it matches gold’s market value, critics argue that such prices would require dramatic changes in the global financial system. “Bitcoin’s beta to gold is just 0.15—showing little connection,” analysts observed, stressing Bitcoin’s greater volatility and unique market factors.
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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